Global Haiku • June 2020
Dr. Randy Brooks

Becoming

by
SheilaJ ackman

My first exposure to haiku occurred many years ago, while in grade school. When I registered for this class, Global Haiku, I had no idea what to expect. Although I am more analytical than artistic, I do enjoy my creative side.

This collection includes what I feel are my best efforts at writing haiku. This course caused me to step out of my comfort zone and to be more touchy-feely. Because of this, I feel I have experienced personal growth. Hopefully, we all find something in life, which helps us in growing and becoming all that we need to be.

sparkling blue water
hot concrete
coconut

perhaps tomorrow
I’ll put off
procrastinating

petals unfolding
the dying rose
on her grave

a standing ovation
for a second
runner up

her beautiful nails
perfectly
fake

tiny blades of grass
to cover up
what might have been

misinformed
the chickadee
flies into the window

he waves the flag
the first time
as an American

silver anniversary
just married
like it was yesterday

freshly baked bread
broken
together

nine o'clock
always a kiss
goodnight